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The Uttar Pradesh government, in collaboration with the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) and the World Bank, held an important meeting on Friday to deliberate on advancing the Rs 3,903 crore Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Growth and Rural Enterprise Ecosystem Strengthening (UP AGREE) project. This comprehensive initiative is projected to be implemented over six years, with a focus on catalyzing growth in the state’s agricultural sector and fostering the development of rural enterprises.

The discussions, conducted in New Delhi, were led by Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, who represented the Uttar Pradesh government. In his address, Singh underscored the strategic significance of UP AGREE in contributing to Uttar Pradesh’s ambitious vision of evolving into a trillion-dollar economy by the year 2030. He emphasized that the project is structured to drive meaningful advancements in agricultural productivity and strengthen the economic framework of rural areas.

A key aspect of the project is its emphasis on enhancing the output and profitability of smallholder farmers by integrating them into high-value commodity clusters. Additionally, the initiative seeks to fortify the fisheries sector, with a particular focus on the eastern and Bundelkhand regions, which have historically faced challenges in agricultural sustainability. The establishment of a resilient fisheries ecosystem is expected to serve as a critical component in transforming these areas.

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Chief Secretary Singh remarked on the transformative potential of investing in high-value crop clusters and establishing a robust infrastructure for fisheries. “By investing in these strategic areas, UP AGREE will not only uplift the agrarian landscape but also contribute to a more resilient and diversified agricultural economy,” he stated.

Moreover, the project will feature the introduction of a cutting-edge digital agriculture platform, designed to deliver real-time information and analytics to farmers. This platform will empower farmers by providing insights that facilitate efficient resource management, enhance resilience to external shocks, and boost overall productivity. The integration of digital technology into agriculture is expected to yield long-term benefits for countless farmers across Uttar Pradesh, thereby enhancing their livelihoods and contributing to the state’s economic growth.

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